Archive - Tramping the Dusty Roads

Humanism, Photography. The Mother & Child

I photographed her soon after I photographed the man in the doorway.

Aug 2 • Rajiv Chopra

12:34

July 2026

The Mist. The Hills. Bhimtal

This is the last post about my trips to Bhimtal. I will edit the images again!

Jul 29 • Rajiv Chopra

Substack Half-Dead: Mr Chaurasia's Chai Stall

Mr Chaurasia himself was not in attendance, but his son was around.

Jul 20 • Rajiv Chopra

1:00

The village on the hillside

Hidden in the hills is a tiny village that you won't find without a guide..

Jul 16 • Rajiv Chopra

Humanism: The Man in the Doorway

Listen now | This episode marks my first exploration into the world of humanism. The man in the doorway was necessary in my journey towards respecting…

Jul 12 • Rajiv Chopra

9:46

The Silent Valley calls again

It is time I visited again. Three posts around this wonderful place.

Jul 8 • Rajiv Chopra

Substack Half Dead: Meet Mr Mondal

Watch now | Many of us forget that most Indians have a rough day. Meet Mr. Mondal, who runs a tea stall near the pollution checking center I visited.

Jul 6 • Rajiv Chopra

0:50

When Death Comes Calling

Personal experiences with death. Life is like that.

Jul 5 • Rajiv Chopra

9:23

Benares: The City of Death & Release.

From Kapal Kriya to Manikarnika Ghat. An exploration of mortality in India

Jul 3 • Rajiv Chopra

June 2026

When the desert comes to town.

Will the Thar Desert encroach upon Delhi? If so, what will that future look like?

Jun 28 • Rajiv Chopra

6:33

Benares has not changed at all.

Despite the Prime Mister’s efforts, some things don’t change

Jun 25 • Rajiv Chopra

Living on the edge of thirst

This year's summer is strange. The sultry heat creates a continuous thirst.

Jun 22 • Rajiv Chopra

10:56

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